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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,046.18, 41,970.50 and 17,521.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,046.18, 41,970.50 and 17,521.14 is: 26,220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,046.18 : 41,970.50 = 17,521.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,046.18/41,970.50 = 17,521.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,046.18x = 41,970.50 × 17,521.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,046.18x = 735,370,918.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,370,918.76/28,046.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,220.01

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